MDFT Pro, a well-known training agency, is developing a comprehensive student management system. The development team is discussing different data storage approaches for student profiles, course progress, and assessment results. The data they need to store varies significantly between students - some have extensive certification histories, while others are just beginning their learning journey.
Mark, a data architect at MDFT Pro, is explaining data types to the development team. Claire, a junior developer, asks about semi-structured data and whether it requires the same rigid schema constraints as traditional relational databases used for course catalogs and enrollment records.
Does semi-structured data require a strict schema like structured relational data?
Choose the correct answer from the options below.
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